Stomach 36, Abbreviated as ST 36, Transliterated Zusanli in Chinese, Leg Three Miles in English.
ST 36 Acupuncture Point Location:
On the anterior aspect of the lower leg, 3 cun below St35, one finger-breadth (middle finger) from the anterior crest of the tibia.
ST 36 Acupuncture Point Indications:
- Gastric pain, vomiting, dysphagia, abdominal distention, borborygmus, diarrhea, indigestion, dysentery, constipation, abdominal pain, acute mastitis
- Emaciation due to general deficiency, palpitation, shortness of breath, poor appetite, lassitude, dizziness, insomnia
- Cough and asthma
- Pain in the knee joint, apoplexy, hemiplegia, beriberi, edema
- Depressive psychosis and madness
ST 36 Acupuncture Point Benefits:
Tonifies Qi and Blood, harmonizes and strengthens the Spleen and Stomach, strengthens the body and Wei qi, raises Yang, calms the Shen, activates the meridian, and stops pain.
Classification:
He-Sea point of the Stomach Meridian
Command point of the Abdomen
Point of the Sea of Water and Grain
Notes:
ST 36 is known as one of the most important points to tonify Qi and Blood and promote general wellness. He-Sea points are where the qi of the meridian collects and goes deep into the body. He-sea points are known to indicated treat rebellious qi and diarrhea.
